Gorliz
Municipality in Basque Country, Spain / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Görlitz.
Gorliz (Basque: [goɾlis̻]) is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, which lies within the autonomous community of the Basque Country, in northern Spain. The town had 5,664 inhabitants in 2014.
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Gorliz | |
Coordinates: 43°24′58″N 2°55′58″W | |
Country | Spain |
Autonomous community | Basque Country |
Province | Biscay |
Comarca | Mungialdea |
Founded | Before the 13th century |
Government | |
• Mayor | Arantza Etxebarria (2011) (EAJ-PNV) |
Area | |
• Total | 10.29 km2 (3.97 sq mi) |
Elevation | 125 m (410 ft) |
Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 5,683 |
Demonym | Gorliztarra |
Postal code | 48630 |
Dialing code | 94677 |
Website | http://www.gorliz.net |
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Gorliz consists of the following neighborhoods: Elexalde, Santa María, Uresaranse (Urezarantza), Gandia, Areatza, San José, Guzurmendi and Orabille.
Its economy is mainly based on the services sector. Its principal source of income is the tourism. Over last years it has become one of the most touristic centres in Biscay.